Hindus urge Sofia Opera & Ballet to drop culturally insensitive ballet “La Bayadère”

Hindus are urging Sofia Opera and Ballet in Bulgaria to discard its upcoming production of “La Bayadère”; scheduled for April eight and nine; which they feel seriously trivializes Eastern religious and other traditions. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in...

Yoga finally enters Alabama public schools with 3 Birmingham schools launching yoga

Although Alabama public schools were reportedly allowed to offer yoga through state legislation after about 28 years ban, with Governor Kay Ivey signing a bill on May 20 last, schools still seem to be shy of introducing it. But Birmingham City School District (BCSD),...

Hindus seek Diwali holiday in all Pennsylvania schools after Spring-Ford proposal

Welcoming Spring-Ford Area School District (SFASD) in Pennsylvania for reportedly proposing holiday on Diwali in its 2022-23 calendar; Hindus are urging all public school districts and private-charter-independent schools in Pennsylvania to close on their most popular...

Norwegian National Ballet refuses to drop insensitive ballet “La Bayadère”: Hindus to appeal PM Støre

Norwegian National Opera & Ballet has refused to discard its upcoming production of “La Bayadère”; scheduled for March 23-April 07, 2022 in Oslo; which protesting Hindus feel seriously trivializes Eastern religious and other traditions and is culturally...

Hindus urge McDonald’s to discontinue trivializing yoga in its commercials

Hindus are urging Chicago headquartered fast food company McDonald’s Corporation not to unnecessarily and unreasonably drag the serious discipline of yoga in its commercials, handling it with a flippant attitude. Recently McDonald’s came out with a “Like...

After Hindu protest, New Jersey jewelry firm removes Lord Ganesha navel rings

Stirling (New Jersey) based online body jewelry company RebelBod removed belly button rings carrying images of Hindu deity Lord Ganesha after Hindus protested; calling it highly inappropriate. Seven objectionable belly button rings, which Hindus urged RebelBod to...